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FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Magoffin County residents with losses from the May storms and flooding now have a one-stop location to visit for information about available commonwealth and federal disaster aid programs and services.

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- For individuals in Breathitt, Floyd, Magoffin, Owsley and Pike counties who experienced losses from the May storms and flooding there are two necessary steps to qualify for all forms of federal help:

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- For the next two weeks, specialists are in the Pikeville, Ky., Lowe's store to advise Kentuckians about flood-resistant building and rebuilding techniques and flood insurance.
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide resources and information on topics that include how to clean up mold and mildew, elevation of appliances and wiring to avoid flood water, flood-resistant construction materials and the National Flood Insurance Program.

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Starting June 9, people in Magoffin County, Ky., are eligible for disaster assistance from the commonwealth and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help with recovery from severe storms, flooding and mudslides that struck May 3 through May 20.

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have a warning for those affected by the May severe storms and flooding: Beware of con artists.
"If you suffered damage from the storms and flooding, be very careful when contracting for repairs," said KYEM Director Brig. Gen. John W. Heltzel. "Don't let a fast-talker part you from your money by pressure or poor workmanship."
Disasters sometime attract crooks who will take advantage of others for their own gain.

FRANKFORT, Ky -- Following a disaster, survivors may hear inaccurate, incomplete or misleading information about disaster assistance. The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urge Kentuckians affected by the May storms and flooding to get the facts. Here are some of the most common questions about assistance, with answers from KYEM and FEMA.

Public Assistance (PA): Disaster grant assistance available for communities to quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President

Emergency Work (Categories A-B): Work that must be performed to reduce or eliminate an immediate threat to life, protect public health and safety, and to protect improved property that is significantly threatened due to disasters or emergencies declared by the President

Permanent Work (Categories C-G): Work that is required to restore a damaged facility, through repair or restoration, to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity in accordance with applicable codes and standards